The New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors is scheduled to be played at Chase Center on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10 p.m. EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT, Fubo, and Max. The Pelicans, with a current record of 2-1, have had a varied start to the 2024-2025 season, winning their first two games against the Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers but losing their most recent game to the Trail Blazers, 125-103. The Warriors also hold a 2-1 record, having won over the Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz before losing to the Los Angeles Clippers, 112-104.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors: Preview
In the 2023-24 season, the Golden State Warriors averaged 117.8 points per game, placing them eighth in the NBA for offensive performance. Defensively, they allowed 115.2 points per game, ranking 18th. The team excelled in rebounding, leading the league with an average of 46.7 boards per game while allowing 42.9 rebounds to opponents, putting them 12th in that category. Additionally, they secured the second spot in three-pointers made, averaging 14.8 per game, and ranked seventh in three-point shooting percentage at 38.0%.
The New Orleans Pelicans scored an average of 115.1 points per game last season, ranking 13th in the league. Defensively, they were solid, allowing just 110.7 points per game, which placed them eighth overall. In terms of rebounding, the Pelicans secured 44.0 boards per game, ranking 12th, and allowed 42.3 rebounds to their opponents, making them seventh in that area. Their three-point shooting was impressive as well, with a 38.3% success rate, ranking them fourth in the NBA, although they averaged 12.5 three-pointers made per game, which placed them 18th.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors: Odds And Best Bets
The betting odds for the game between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans as of now indicate the Warriors as the favorites at -175 despite uncertainty about Stephen Curry’s availability. At the same time, the Pelicans are underdogs at +165. This means a $175 bet on the Warriors would yield a $100 profit if they win, whereas a $100 bet on the Pelicans would return $165 if they are victorious. Across various sportsbooks, the odds show some variation, with FanDuel listing the Warriors at -179 and the Pelicans at +150, while BetMGM has the Warriors at -189 and the Pelicans at +155. On average, the Warriors are favored at -185 and the Pelicans at +152.
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Both teams enter this game with a 2-1 record this season, but their recent performances against the spread have been challenging. The Pelicans have struggled, going 1-5 ATS in their last six games and seeing the total go under in 14 of their last 19 road games. Similarly, the Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last seven outings, with the total going under in five of those games. Given these trends, recommended bets include taking the Pelicans +4 at odds of +103, which would be a winning wager if they stay within four points, and considering a bet on the total points to be under the line often set around 221.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors: Head-To-Head Stats
In their last ten games, both the Pelicans and the Warriors have won five. The Warriors secured a dominant victory over the Pelicans on November 5, 2021, winning 126-85. In the 2021-22 season, they managed to win again on April 10, 2022, beating the Pelicans 128-107. However, in the following season, the Pelicans turned the tables and won both of their games against the Warriors. On November 4 and November 21, 2022, the Pelicans won with scores of 114-105 and 128-83, respectively. Although the Warriors managed to win again on March 3, 2023, with a score of 108-99, the Pelicans were still proving to be tough competition.
As the 2023-24 season began, the Warriors faced more challenges against the Pelicans. On October 30, 2023, the Warriors lost 130-102 in New Orleans, marking a difficult start for them. They played against the Pelicans again on January 10, 2024, and suffered another significant defeat, losing 105-141. The season ended with a close game on April 12, 2024, where the Warriors lost 109-114.
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